In re Halper

*98OPINION OF THE COURT

The petitioner, Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Judicial Department, moves for an order: (1) finding that the crime of which respondent has been convicted is a serious crime within the meaning of Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (d); (2) suspending respondent from the practice of law, pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (f); and (3) directing respondent to show cause why a final order of censure, suspension, or removal from office should not be made, pursuant to Judiciary Law § 90 (4) (g).

Respondent, Edward Douglas Halper, was admitted to practice as an attorney and…